Description
A delightful bowl combining tender, flaky salmon drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, served over warm, fluffy brown rice with vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon (skinless)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust for heat)
- 1 cup brown rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
- 1 avocado (ripe)
- 1 cup cucumber (any variety)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (or parsley)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon light mayo (or plain yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions (20-25 minutes).
- Prepare the glaze by mixing honey, soy sauce, sriracha, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drizzle the honey glaze over the salmon during the last minute of cooking to caramelize.
- Assemble the bowl with rice, glazed salmon, diced avocado, and cucumber. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Add a dollop of light mayo before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow salmon to rest after cooking. Customize with additional veggies or herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg